I've been fascinated with The Fatima event since a newspaper article introduced me to the miracle back in my primary school days. I have nothing to add to what is already already a matter of historical record...other than noting that in 1917 Portugal's anti church government worked with great fervour to divert the world's attention well away from the miraculous events at Fatima.
I offer a link to a 1952 film illustrating the difficulties the three witnesses to the appearances of Mary, faced when attempting to report their experiences with The Blessed Mother of Jesus: